This 13th-century Cistercian abbey takes visitors on a fascinating audiovisual journey back through the history of the White Monks. An audio guide provides information on the authentically preserved halls and rooms of the abbey and the illustrative museum exhibition. The special presentations incorporated into the original cloister, monks' hall and refectory blend in well with their surroundings, retaining the character of the buildings.

The former Imperial Abbey of the Norbertine Order, founded in 1129 and situated near Ulm , has a stunning rococo church and, next to the church portal, a fascinating museum. Besides displaying numerous art treasures and works of sacred art (17th/18th centuries), the museum charts the history of the order down the ages and the monastic life led by its members.

This fully preserved abbey complex from the 15th century, a combination of architectural heritage and modern building design covering around eight hectares, illuminates the different aspects of abbey culture. The museum (approximately 3,000m²) is housed in the rooms of the abbey church and enclosure and features permanent exhibits as well as temporary exhibitions.

Situated next to the Oberlichtenau Bible Garden in the heritage-listed former house of the palace gardener, the Icon Museum explores the tradition of Eastern Christian painting. The highlight of the exhibition is an 8m² iconostasis created by icon painter M. Richter from 14 individual pictures that exactly replicates the iconostases found in Orthodox churches.

Housed in a 13th/14th-century castle near the Mecklenburg Lakes with underground dungeons of historical importance, the exhibition provides a fascinating insight into the times of witch-hunts and persecution in the 16th century. The chamber containing instruments of torture is where people were punished until they confessed. The banqueting hall and medieval open-hearth kitchen are also worth visiting.

The museum at Greifenstein Castle, which has almost 50 bells, takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the 1,000-year history of bells in Germany. It explains how bells are made and relates the history of bell founding right up to the present day. The exhibition also explores the symbolic meaning of bells for Christianity and their function as an acoustic signal in everyday life and in different cultural contexts.

Mergentheim Castle served as the residence for the Grand Masters of the Teutonic Order from 1525 until 1809. Today it houses a museum dedicated to the order, which was founded as a hospital order in the Holy Land in 1190. The museum presents more than 800 years of history, showing the evolution of the Teutonic Order from an order of knights to a major force in medieval German politics, to the purely ecclesiastical order of the last century, and to its current social and charitable role.

The key feature of this museum of Brandenburg's religious and cultural history, situated near the town of Brandenburg , is the castle itself with its Nordic-style brick architecture. The castle chapel is inextricably linked with the museum. Highlights include the exhibition 'Paths to the Heavenly City: Bishops, Faith, Dominion (800-1550)' and a sound and light installation entitled 'Staged silence'. Guided tours available on request.

Situated in a former Dominican abbey, the Bible Gallery on Lake Constance reveals how the bible came into being and has been passed down through the generations to the present day. The museum's many exhibits, interactive elements and special exhibitions make it eminently suitable for children. The scriptorium, printing workshop and treasure chamber show how the Bible has evolved into the vast tome that we know today.

The Bible Village near Gütersloh was built in the style of a village at the time of Jesus and covers an area of approximately 23,000m². It offers insights into the world of the Bible, while a programme of activities enables visitors to learn about everyday life more than 2,000 years ago: how bread was made from grain, reading and writing in biblical times and much more. Interactive elements make it suitable for children. Guided tours available on request. Events.